‘Tis the season to be photographing
It is January. Old Man Winter has the Mid-Atlantic region firmly in his grasp. For several days in a row, temperatures have dipped down into the teens and single digits. Some places are seeing heavy snows for the first time in years. While many folks choose to hibernate with their cameras until the spring thaw, I recommend you dress in warm layers, grab your hat and gear, and head outdoors. Keep a spare battery in your pants pocket for your camera and stuff a chemical hand-warmer or two...
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Uncaptured beauty, yet still a wonder
Several times when I have been in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the predawn sky has put on a spectacular light show. I am always pleased and thankful to witness this natural display of beauty, but I have yet to capture what I consider an equally dazzling image of the city skyline set against a dramatic morning twilight sky. For example, as you can see here, the sky looked incredible during a visit last week. Moments before I shot this image, there was a mirror-like reflection of the skyline...
Read MoreSammy the Snake Teaches Photography
When my daughters were little I loved watching Sesame Street with them, and Sammy the Snake was one of my favorite characters (Did I type that out loud? I meant their favorite, their favorite). Sammy helped to teach the alphabet because he looked and sounded just like the letter S, oh yessssssss! Over a recent weekend I met a few snaky friends of Sammy’s and discovered Sammy is not the only snake with teaching skills. When his friends saw my camera they slithered up and...
Read MoreFourth of July Photo Fun
Students and clients of mine learn one will develop and expand their photography skills by shooting locally. Moreover, one will produce some of her/his best work in and around one’s hometown. In addition to capturing and creating images near home, I also recommend my students have fun with their cameras. Over the July 4th weekend I had the opportunity to follow my own advice … and I want to share the results with you. The historic Dundalk community has the longest running...
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